Posts Tagged ‘Japanese’

7.0

Kwaidan (1965): Eureka Masters of Cinema Review

May 6, 2020

Despite the unavoidable struggles of anthology films, Kwaidan more than makes up for it with visual artistry. The hand-painted, impressionistic backdrops are worth seeing the film for alone. They capture the folkloric essence that presides over all of Kwaidan so perfectly whilst never distracting you away from story or characters.

1192

by Oliver Woodings

9.0

One Cut of the Dead

January 28, 2019

POM! One Cut of the Dead is a must see. Go in knowing next to nothing and you'll come out riding a delicious celluloid high.

256

by Oliver Woodings

8.0

Shoplifters

November 24, 2018

Shoplifters recently won the Palme d'Or at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and I'm glad to say it lives up to the praise. It's a smart, expertly judged film with the potential to make you both laugh and cry thanks to its naturalistic performances and the undiluted honesty of its story.

149

by Oliver Woodings

8.0

8.5

Isle of Dogs

March 28, 2018

Wes Anderson returns to animation in Isle of Dogs, a beautifully unique stop-motion picture that is sure to please his longtime fans more than mainstream audiences.

137

by Sean Burton

8.0

Hausu (1977): Eureka Masters of Cinema Blu-Ray Review

February 23, 2018

Nobuhiko Obayashi's surreal horror Hausu gets a Blu-Ray release for the very first time in the UK. Here's what we thought.

384

by Sean Burton

End of the line!